Saint Gabriel School Weekly Newsletter for Parents

Week 19 - January 9

Upcoming Events

Safe Environment Training

St. Gabriel will be hosting a Safe Environment Training (SET) class this coming Monday, January 12 at 6:30pm!

❗️If you would like to volunteer, and will be around children (i.e. sports, chaperone, VBS, rosary club, etc.), both the SET and a background check through the Archdiocese are required. For full list of classes, visit https://www.archlou.org/about-the-archdiocese/archdiocesan-policies-guidelines-and-handbooks/restoringtrust/safe/

➡️Please email: background@stgabriel.net if you have questions!

Trivia Night

Join us for Trivia Night!

Saturday, January 24

-Prizes for top three teams and award for best table decor.

-Proceeds benefit our sports ministry program, school, and preschool.

-Split the Pot tickets are now available for pre-sale. Need not be present to win. Email festival@stgabriel.net for more tickets.

-There will be a silent auction on GiveSmart featuring class pottery, teacher experiences, and more. The auction will open at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 24 and close on Friday, January 30 at 7 p.m.

Reserve Your Table Here

Sponsor Form

Letter from Administration

Campus Connections: A Community Fundraiser

Dear Parents/ Guardians,

Since 2021, our school has shifted to hosting the gala every other year. While it is always a wonderful event, planning the gala requires a significant investment of time and energy from our staff and volunteers. As this is an off year, we will not be hosting a school gala this year.

Instead, we are excited to come together as one campus community for a special event that brings our school, preschool, and athletics programs together. This fun-filled evening kicks off Catholic Schools Week and will include a trivia night, a split-the-pot raffle, and an online silent auction. Proceeds will be shared to support all three departments.

This event will serve as our main fundraiser for the year, and we are grateful for the continued support of our school families. We look forward to a great night of fellowship, fun, and community spirit!

Ways You Can Help:

Sell Raffle Tickets! The winner need not be present to win. Drawing will take place at trivia night on January 24. Email festival@stgabriel.net if you need more tickets. There are great prizes for ticket sellers!
Buy a table and attend trivia night on January 24! Tickets are selling fast, but there are still tables available. Visit https://bit.ly/gabrieltrivia2026 to purchase.
Sponsor the event!
1. 2026 Trivia Night Sponsor Form
2. Summer Festival Add-On Option
Bid on our silent auction items! The auction will open at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 24 and close on Friday, January 30 at 7 p.m.

Thank you for your support of the St. Gabriel community.

Blessings,

Lara Krill

Principal

HIGHLIGHTS

QUICK LINKS

2026-2027 Applications for New Students

Priority deadline for applications for NEW students for the 2026-2027 school year is Thursday, January 15. Families must apply by the priority deadline to receive first preference for admission to K-8. Applications received after this date will be first come, first serve. Preschool families are considered current students. Visit https://www.stgabrielcatholicschool.net/admissions/how-to-apply for more information. This does not apply to current students.

Bingo- Volunteers Needed

Bingo is one of our largest fundraisers. Funds are used to offer tuition assistance and capital projects. A schedule for this year has been created to assist with staffing volunteers to sell pull tabs. If you volunteer, your child may have a uniform break the next non-mass day! Please sign up using Sign Up Genius link below. Thank you for your support!

Jan. 14- 2Wilson

Jan. 15- 2Weaver

Jan. 21- 3Boyd

Jan. 22- 3Helms

Bingo Worker Schedule by Homeroom

Closing/ Delayed Opening Policy

The next snow day will be Distance Learning Day #2. Snow day assignments are available to view on the Schooogy "Class of" pages. Click here for more information about distance learning.

When weather conditions cause school openings to be questionable, one of the following announcements will be made for the Catholic Elementary Schools in Jefferson County.

“All Catholic Elementary Schools in Jefferson County are open” – Saint Gabriel is open.
“Catholic Elementary Schools in Jefferson County will be open, but on a delayed schedule.” Saint Gabriel will be on a two-hour delay. Buses will run two hours late. Doors will open at 9:25 a.m. for student arrival. Students are not allowed in before this time. Classes will start at 10:00 a.m. Dismissal will be at regular time – 2:45 p.m.
“All Catholic Schools in Jefferson County are closed.” – Saint Gabriel is closed. In the case that Saint Gabriel is closed, Saint Gabriel Preschool will make every effort to offer full-day care for registered participants. Notification will be sent separately.

All morning activities, including detention, are cancelled for that day. Detention will be served the following scheduled day.

You will be notified via the Saint Gabriel Parent Alert program.

Updates on campus closures and delays can be found here: www.gabrielweather.com

Honor Thy Child/ Safe Environment Training

*Saint Gabriel will host an SET training on Monday, January 12 here on campus in the church.

Are you planning to volunteer or attend a school event this year?

Field Trip chaperones and special event volunteers need to have a background check on file and have attended the Safe Environment Training. For more information, visit https://www.stgabriel.net/background. Not sure if we have your information? Contact background@stgabriel.net. To view upcoming Honor Thy Child trainings, visit https://www.archlou.org/about-the-archdiocese/archdiocesan-policies-guidelines-and-handbooks/restoringtrust/safe/. Background checks and safe environment training refresher must be completed every five years.

Save the Dates

January 26-30- Catholic Schools Week
January 24- Trivia Night
January 27-29- First Reconciliation
March 6- Eat Lunch With Your Child Day
March 26- 5th grade Patriotic Program
April 16- STREAM Showcase
April 23- 2nd grade Grandparents Day
April 25- First Communion
May 7- 8th grade Grandparents Day
May 12- 8th grade Graduation
May 19- Field Day

From the PTSO

PTSO Mission

Saint Gabriel PTSO strives:

To promote communication among parents, teachers and administration.
To provide parents and teachers assistance in all aspects of education and student growth.
To promote good will and cooperation between parents, faculty, administration, school board and parish.
To direct and coordinate parental support to the school through specific assistance activities, social functions and fund-raisers.
To organize and conduct fundraisers. Funds raised are given to Saint Gabriel the Archangel School to assist with classroom supplies, student programs, teacher and staff appreciation, social events and other programs approved by the administration

PTSO Events

Walk-a-thon- October 3

Father/ Daughter Dance- November 1

Santa Shop- December 2-4

Paint Night- December 4

Mother/ Son event- March 21

PTSO GroupME

Not on social media but want to stay up to date on PTSO news? Join our GroupMe chat. GroupMe link

Box Tops

Box Tops is a great fundraiser for PTSO! Download the Box Tops for Education app and scan your receipt for a contribution of $1.50 or more. Be sure to enter the name of the child who should receive credit. Our next Box Tops Uniform Break will be January 26.

Thank you for your support!

Our school ID is ID: 393279.

From Athletics

Leopard Spot Sports Corner

🤩 Wow! We had a banner season this fall for football and volleyball!

Get ready for another great season of fun and competition! ⚡

Open until 1/16/26

🏐 Boys Volleyball – 5th–8th Grade

Open until 2/1/26
🏐 Spring Volleyball – PK–4th Grade
⚽ Soccer – PK–8th Grade
🏊 Swim – 3rd–8th Grade
🏃 Track – 1st–8th Grade

Open until 4/1/26
🏌️ Golf – 3rd–8th Grade
🎾 Tennis – 5th–8th Grade

👉 Register here: https://gameday.loucsaa.net/

👟 Coaches Wanted!

If you’re interested in coaching, please email Jamie Pike at 📧 jpike1793@gmail.com

Let’s make it a great season! 💪🎉

From the Community

Archdiocesan Mass for Altar Servers

The Office of Worship and Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry invite youth altar servers and their families to a special Mass with Archbishop Shelton on Tuesday, January 20 at 6:30 PM at Ascension Church, 4600 Lynnbrook Dr., to acknowledge and thank servers for their important ministry in their parishes. A light reception will follow. Information will also be provided about the ministry of pontifical server (high school and college-aged youth who assist the archbishop at major archdiocesan liturgies). Registration is requested but not required.

Contest Opportunities

Here are some contest opportunities! You could win cash prizes! Our very own Morgan S. and Haley K. won the Serra Club vocations poster contest last year. This year it could be you! Click the links below for more information.

CEF Catholic Schools Week Poster Contest (Grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8) - Deadline is Dec. 17, 2025

Serra Club and Archdiocese of Louisville Vocations Poster Contest (Grades 4-6)- Deadline is Jan. 14, 2026

Serra Club and Archdiocese of Louisville Vocations Essay Contest (Grades 7-8)- Deadline is Jan. 14, 2026

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